Training – Medical Secretarial Studies | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program is designed to train individuals capable of performing the two work tasks associated with the profession of medical secretary, i.e., administrative support for medical activities and the transcription of medical reports. In the latter case, they are then referred to as medical transcriptionists. Medical secretaries perform various secretarial and administrative tasks related to medical activities. Hospitals, medical clinics, doctors' offices, and medical laboratories are among the public and private sector organizations that use the services of these specialized health care secretaries.

Duration : 450 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

This specialization is offered only after the training :

Secretarial studies

The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Medical secretary

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COSTS : 5 627,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle à La Prairie

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DURATION : 6 Months
CLASSES START : September 08 2025
COSTS : 6 500,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
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CLASSES START : February 02 2026
COSTS : 6 500,00 $*
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* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

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CLASSES START : April 13 2026
COSTS : 6 500,00 $*
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* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

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DURATION : 5 Months
CLASSES START : Several dates available, availability to be confirmed. (2025-2026)
COSTS : 5 620,00 $*
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* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Schedule and confirm appointments with doctors, prepare medical files, forms for insurance payments, claims, and summaries.
Record, transcribe and edit dictated data obtained from physicians and other health care professionals, surgical procedures, health-related reports and other medical documents.

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Provide administrative support for medical consultations

Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process

Interpret medical terms

Make links between medical terms and medical specialties

Revise reports transcribed by automated systems

Transcribe medical consultation reports

Transcribe medical imaging reports

Transcribe surgery reports

Enter the workforce

Effectuer les opérations comptables liées aux actes médicaux

S’intégrer au milieu du travail

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